Map of Phalombe in DWG format
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About DWG
Map of Phalombe in DWG: 75 959 buildings as closed polylines on dedicated layers, 2 353 km of roads classified by type, 27 points of interest, 4% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, ready to open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, nanoCAD. Every feature type on its own layer, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Buildings — closed polylines on dedicated layers
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
- Points of interest — points/blocks tagged by category
What the file carries
The DWG file for Phalombe: features are split into named layers, the feature name and its OpenStreetMap link are written into the drawing (XDATA), the full tag set is not carried.
File size
The expected size of the DWG file for Phalombe is about 38.4 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | CAD |
| File extension | .dwg |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in the DWG map of Phalombe
75,959 buildings (2,096 residential, 1 commercial, 1 industrial, 2 religious), 2,353.2 km of roads, 27 points of interest, 2 landmarks.
The area covers 1,416 km², with about 54 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 1,121.6 km, unclassified roads 846.3 km, tertiary roads 275.5 km.
4.4% of the area is green space.
The map marks 8 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 10, hospitals — 5, attractions — 1.
Public transport: 1 bus stops.
All 75,959 buildings are exported as closed polylines on separate layers. 2,353.2 km of roads are preserved with type classification.
Main streets: T414, T415
Landmarks: Crossroad Jungle Route, Phalombe Main Mosque
How to use DWG for Phalombe
- Select the Phalombe map area on the main page
- Choose DWG format and click Export
- Download and open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or LibreCAD
- Buildings, roads, and features are on separate layers
How to open the drawing: units are metres (projected coordinates, not degrees). If the screen is empty after opening, the file is not empty: use Zoom Extents (show all; in AutoCAD, the ZOOM → E command or a double click of the mouse wheel).
Programs that open DWG
FAQ: DWG for Phalombe
Is DWG compatible with AutoCAD?
Yes, the file is compatible with AutoCAD 2000–2018, BricsCAD, NanoCAD, and other CAD software. All layers and attributes are preserved.
What coordinate system is used?
WGS 84 by default. You can choose a different coordinate system (including local CRS) during export.
